Ali, R v

Ali, R v

There was no merit in the grounds alleging inconsistent verdicts, no failure of competent representation, and no arguable basis for admitting fresh evidence. The application for leave to vary the grounds of appeal and the renewed application for leave were refused.

Parties
Applicant: Muhammad Ali; Respondent: Regina (The Crown)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
30 June 2020
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
application refused
Legal Topics
Rape, Sexual Offences, Appeals, Ineffective Assistance of Counsel, Fresh Evidence
Criminal Law Rape Sexual Offences Appeals Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Fresh Evidence

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Parties

Muhammad Ali

Applicant

Regina (The Crown)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the conviction on count 4 was inconsistent with acquittals on other counts
  2. 2 Whether there was a failure of legal representation
  3. 3 Whether fresh evidence should be admitted

Ratio Decidendi

There was no merit in the grounds alleging inconsistent verdicts, no failure of competent representation, and no arguable basis for admitting fresh evidence. The application for leave to vary the grounds of appeal and the renewed application for leave were refused.

Court Disposition

application refused

Orders

  • Application for leave to vary the grounds of appeal refused
  • Renewed application for leave to appeal refused